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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,436.70, 1,244,243.34 and 230,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,436.70, 1,244,243.34 and 230,399.04 is: 345,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,436.70 : 1,244,243.34 = 230,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,436.70/1,244,243.34 = 230,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,436.70x = 1,244,243.34 × 230,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,436.70x = 286,672,471,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,672,471,062.39/829,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,623.08

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